ogdobber
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Me too but that is outside my abilities. Someone who understands optics could probably design something using lenses and a proper pentaprism.Brilliant idea. Congrats. Wish it was quite a bit smaller. hmmm...
I mount a license plate camera with solar/battery, then feed the power from the bed outlet. It uses 5G wireless connect to my phone which mounter on rear mirror arm. Works fine.OK. This is one of my more goofy projects considering you can buy a backup camera for $100. However, it works. Basically it solves the problem of not having a rearview camera when the tailgate is down. I experienced this when I was carrying a full sized bed with the tonneau cover down. I only had my side mirrors and could not see if anyone was directly behind me.
This is a 3d print which holds some acrylic mirrors in a penta-prism arrangement such that it will reflect the camera view rearward when the tailgate is down and still have an upright image.
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Image is somewhat degraded but it is still very useable - certainly better than nothing.
Image with tailgate up:
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Image with tailgate down and "prism" installed:
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I have uploaded the model if anyone wants to make one for themselves. Can be downloaded here:
https://www.printables.com/model/980116-cybertruck-tailgate-camera-prism
Somewhere between "brilliant" and "tweaker".OK. This is one of my more goofy projects considering you can buy a backup camera for $100. However, it works. Basically it solves the problem of not having a rearview camera when the tailgate is down. I experienced this when I was carrying a full sized bed with the tonneau cover down. I only had my side mirrors and could not see if anyone was directly behind me.
This is a 3d print which holds some acrylic mirrors in a penta-prism arrangement such that it will reflect the camera view rearward when the tailgate is down and still have an upright image.
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Image is somewhat degraded but it is still very useable - certainly better than nothing.
Image with tailgate up:
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Image with tailgate down and "prism" installed:
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I have uploaded the model if anyone wants to make one for themselves. Can be downloaded here:
https://www.printables.com/model/980116-cybertruck-tailgate-camera-prism
yes, if you are willing to have that small silly thing sitting there for the other 99% of the time....I removed itaren't you supposed to us the mirror when it's down anyway tho?
Who has one of those?the thing is though if you have the tailgate down you likely have tonneu open which lets you just use the regular mirror?
Indeed. I was looking forward to the integrated ramps on the reveal. That "switchback camera" on the bring-it tailgate is perfect. Maybe we could buy an extra camera from Tesla and make our own. I didn't have much luck finding what protocol is used to send the video to the computer but the coax cable suggests it is analog so maybe it is as easy as an RF switch.I love this solution. Cost efficient and effective. Well done!
I was thinking of buying one of these - if they ever make it for the Cybertruck that is. Solves your problem along ramp and other issues. Honestly it makes the Cybertruck more like the prototype shown years ago, but the cost is significant!
https://bringittailgates.com/
There is also 13.5V available on the 7 pin trailer connector.I mount a license plate camera with solar/battery, then feed the power from the bed outlet. It uses 5G wireless connect to my phone which mounter on rear mirror arm. Works fine.
This is the answer to this question. I think everyone is over thinking it. Just use the mirror.the thing is though if you have the tailgate down you likely have tonneu open which lets you just use the regular mirror?